Become a NINJA - Game Changing Tricks for Advanced Visual Audio in Fortnite (Silent Footsteps)

[@margaretattkisson4059]

This is another excellent, well made tutorial on a topic many people thought was deceptively easy to understand. If you’re hard of hearing, simple things like footsteps and locations of other “visual” clues are not always obvious. My hearing was damaged because of my work environment over a 20 year period, so there are many, many times I’ve been surprised by the enemy, even tho I have visual on. Thank you so much, Toby, for understanding the issue for ppl like me and clarifying the visual clues. Everything you’ve uploaded has helped my improve my game tremendously.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

So glad I can help you Margaret! Bummer that your hearing is damaged from work 😞 . Cool that Epic includes accessibility options like this though!

[@kirkshartley]

This is master series for Fortnite . No one is even coming close to giving such in-depth information. I’m torn between not wanting too many people to know all this but happy your channel is blowing up.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Haha thanks Grape Nuts! I was torn between sharing it as well... for a while we will have the advantage still :)

[@Billiewitches]

Absolutely amazing information.. I thought I knew it pretty well but this filled so many gaps in my knowledge!! Especially the crouch aim down sights tip 😂 Thankyou so much for this fantastic in depth explanation

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Glad I could help!

[@ericgonser1544]

This was very informative and worth the wait. Zemie saw footsteps for a second then they disappeared and he looked for the player but gave up but it makes sense now someone sprint jumped and they were up to 60 meters away.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yep! I think there are things in here that even pros don't know - I know I discovered a lot when I was testing.

[@kismetcapitan]

I hope this gets VERY FEW VIEWS! Your tutorials are my primary tools and go-to references; I'm currently #62 on the world leaderboard for solo wins so yeah, Master Shinobi IS....the master. - gigaDad_exe

[@TobyWanShinobi]

LOL 😆. Dang your slaying!! Keep up the great work man.

[@PassBluntBoss]

Let's keep this between us 🤫

[@TobyWanShinobi]

@@PassBluntBoss haha I thought about keeping these tricks to myself...

[@PassBluntBoss]

@@TobyWanShinobi 😂

[@aaronhotchnerzoltfbi8085]

Dmn Toby really carry us 😂

[@Tax17-17]

I think it would be fair if suppressed weapons weren’t heard until 50 meters or show up on visual audio , that would actually make them stealthy

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yeah the 90m is kinda rough cuz none of them can actually consistently hit that far... so what's the point of being suppressed?!

[@Tax17-17]

@@TobyWanShinobi exactly

[@hasp24]

Great content as always! If you sprint and jump into a slide, can that be heard as easily as just sprinting and jumping?

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yes it can, forgot to include that. But sometimes if the hill is steep enough it doesn't, but I just would avoid it if you can.

[@FUIDFN]

As always, I really get a lot of useful information improving my gameplay with every video I watch of yours. 🙏🏻 Thank you. Can you also do a video on target acquisition tips with audio cues and visual audio please? (Or just target acquisition in general) I also would like to mention that having a stealthy quiet glider is definitely an advantage. I hear loud gliders all the time coming in late to my location and it just pinpoints where I need to go to shoot them out of the air as they land. (Ha!) 1 last thing/request. How about a video on the best load-out for sniper players? (Of course that’s my preferred way to play FN after playing extensively for 13+ years all 5 sniper elite series + 3 other sniper games for PS4.). Sniping keeps me interested and inspired to play FN. And as you know, when you hit that long shot headshot, it’s exhilarating. Thanks! (Sorry for the length).

[@TobyWanShinobi]

I don't think a video is necessary for the sniper loadout... but I'd recommend a MK assault, auto shotgun like the drum or heisted maven, a sniper, bunkers / mobility, and heals. I generally don't make a video unless I know 90% of people are going to get exceptional value and learn something new. As far as target acquisition, you just gotta look out for these visual audio cues and know the distances at which you can see them. For example, if you see a glider icon - you know an enemy is within 140 meters of you in the direction you are looking. If you see footsteps, don't take your eye off them, they are within 20 meters of you.

[@MilitaryDog.]

Man, looking at these videos after the OG downgrade gives me feels. I miss when Fortnite was good. OG will be done and gone soon and then we can get back to having fun 🤞

[@PhoenixFire300]

Subscribed. I figured out the above and below sounds on my own. After seeing it a few times, it felt pretty obvious, but there was sooo sooo much here to learn. Memorizing these numbers now is the real challenge... damn.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yeah it took a while to memorize them, but no I've got them all down! It helps a lot.

[@bricelcty8672]

Hey man, 1st time watcher, great video, very informative, One thing I always wondered is : can you swin silently? I noticed that if you swim while aiming, you go very slow in the water and I was wondering if you could be heard while doing that or not….if anyone has the answer, I’m up for it, Thanks for the video, keep up the good work

[@TobyWanShinobi]

You might be able to "be quiet" while swimming but you ALWAYS show up on visual audio. Even it you aren't moving it seems. And you can see it from 40 meters away.

[@damewhin]

Visual audio will save u from getting destroyed often

[@thecrimsondubs9907]

Actual Fortnite life-saving material. Absolutely insane. Love it.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@dahlavibez5726]

I dunno bout everyone else but my aim improved after watching and learning some of your moves.. zero build just became whole new game for me ❤❤

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Happy to help Dahla

[@lexfortisnetwork]

I tested this today after watching the video and I can confirm that I have became a ninja! 🥷People legit don't hear you if you crouch walk and ADS. I might have jump scared some folks. 🤣 I wish the distances made a bit more sense, like the animals one being different. But it is what it is and we adapt. Amazing video! 👍

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Glad you were able to put it to use!

[@tunerZB]

Bro this is amazing! thank you! ive been wondering so many of the things u brought up but was always to lazy to look it up

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thanks Tuner! Yeah I was curious as well and couldn't find any data on distances - so I decided to tackle it myself.

[@tuoimunt7407]

Amazing video! what about reviving a downed teammate? would also be very useful to know the distances you can hear it. I dont think you can see it anymore on visual audio but you definitely could it once.

[@JodeyStinehart]

Haven't watch the full video but another stuff trick is when entering water if you sight down your weapon without alerting audio cues like when you swim. You can stealth through the water, camp, heal if you have aquatics Aug..

[@METWBS]

this is great! I always had trouble differentiating above and below footsteps! thank you!

[@DiegoTeliz]

Such an informative video! loved the tip about aiming while crouched! Perhaps the only missing part on visual audio was when a player has a crown, but I guess that's difficult for you to test 😅 great video though! keep it up!

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you Diego! Yeah forgot about crowns... I think they are about 30-40 meters if I were to guess

[@ericgonser1544]

I feel like this topic seems so simple but is much more complex than expected. I have always wondered about crowns but didn't even think about them when watching this video.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yeah there was a lot to cover and test... took about a month just to get all the example footage. Had to go back and re-record a lot too when I got something wrong or didn't test properly.

[@antimateriel4313]

I have no idea how I missed this 🤦🏼‍♀️. So many helpful tips and info. Thanks for all of your hard work, testing and of course for not keeping it all to yourself 😊

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Haha no problem anti! Make sure you have notifications on for my videos if you want to know when they release :)

[@airjef]

Your videos are bar none, the best out there. It must take you a few days to edit and voice over some of them, like this one. Much respect.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yeah these types of guides usually take about a month total... cuz I want to leave no stone unturned and keep discovering little things. Figure it's better to wait a bit and deliver the best value I can. Getting example clips usually takes the longest + editing, but I think its what makes the content easier to understand. Thank you so much Airjef! ❤️

[@RayxJay]

Thank you so much bro I’ve always struggled with where the enemy was. I feel 10x better with your tips

[@namelessthing-]

This is literally one of the best fortnite tutorial video ive ever seen, thank you!

[@TobyWanShinobi]

No problem! Checkout my "must watch" Playlist for equally great tutorials.

[@Re5pecTree]

Nice video, mate! Finally someone made it! Idk why PRO players are not complaining about the audio and visual audio inconsistency. Epic Games, please solve these issues. Thanks! #epicgames #fortnite

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you Respec! Yeah it seems like visual audio needs a big nerf or audio needs a buff. You are at a huge disadvantage right now if you don't use visualize sound effects.

[@notblazedfordays9536]

That tip with footsteps being above or below was gold. Good lookin

[@TobyWanShinobi]

You bet! Yeah I figured I needed to finally figure out the difference!

[@marklondon9004]

This answers a lot of my noob questions. Another is 'Where is that chest?' above? Below? Hiding in the wall? Is there an easy way to know?

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Audio for chests is much harder to hear this season... I struggle as well.

[@ShifuCareaga]

thanks for the refresher... will aim down sites inside brutal bastion, thanks!

[@TobyWanShinobi]

You bet!

[@madcattv9675]

Never tired to say, another AMAZING video Sensei!! Audio tricks are very powerful tools to have in our belts! Great content 10/10 🎉

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you Madcat! ❤️

[@ideenlos9242]

Is the range affected by my audio settings ? Do I need to put the sound effects to 100% for full range ?

[@TobyWanShinobi]

No it doesn't effect visual audio.

[@sparta38]

I was so wrong about the MK assault. Thang shreds, beams, smacks, shmandingles some might say. Great video my guy I’ve learned something from every one of your vids.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Great to hear! Yeah MK is no joke at medium to mid-long ranges. Gold mk is destructive!

[@Alvacs]

I knew the audio queues were off but the gun audios are wild

[@mandalorianmama]

Do you have any updates as to the new items in this season? Specifically the grapple blade and the Christmas grind rails

[@DRKS1DER]

Dude, these are the kinda tips we need, ty (First)

[@guberifgames3698]

I thought I was going to have to bring up ads while crouched but you are more educated than the other YT fortnite channels

[@TobyWanShinobi]

😄

[@claytonstewart7377]

Only found your channel yesterday and really liking your content, well done mate.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you Clayton! Glad you're here ❤️

[@extynct]

Yeah I really needed the above and below footsteps sound has the audio been nerfed by any amount?

[@TobyWanShinobi]

It seems to have been nerfed bad... it's hard to even tell where a chest is now

[@ThePoyoIsHere]

I have a question after you loot and clean up your first poi what is your next step of action?

[@Amnct]

You’re going to want to either rotate to a spot that has a vault, rotate out of storm, or just generally go around commiting homicide. I usually just go around until I hear gunshots and then to toward them to rack up as many kills as possible.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yeah pretty much look at storm and then hunt players. Vaults are always a good next step (check the map for bosses that spawn in)

[@ThePoyoIsHere]

Thank you guys

[@ItzNoobDude]

Great info thanks! Now i know how to tell if footsteps are above or below.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Happy to help!

[@antiviii2261]

I’ve liked it - but I have regrets that this’ll help it in the KZbin algorithm! Great vid - love your content. Thank you for your efforts! ❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@triumphssbu4396]

Evolve Jake and Tobi are the people i trust the most!

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thanks Triumph!

[@CateTee]

Heyyyy total noob here, just wondering if you could explain what each icon is that appears on the sound ring? Some are obvious like the swimming or dinosaur icon but some I haven't figured out yet. Also is there any clear way to tell which way to go when chest icons appear? Other than getting a better headset 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robcomerford3172]

What do the actual orange arc of gunfire mean? How do you tell the direction?

[@uhhYouTubeUser]

They need to add a Visual audio for a Elimination, Respawn and Emoting

[@saffronation]

I also thought visual audio on healing items had to be much further, at least 30 metres. This 7 meter thing is terrifying because it means that all those times I thought someone was 20 metres away healing, they were always within less than 2 squares of me...

[@TobyWanShinobi]

LOL... I think they may have nerfed it this season cuz I swear I used to be able to see people healing from further.

[@Tim_Lesabeer]

What about crown ping? Thank you the information you provided..

[@TobyWanShinobi]

I forgot about that one! I think it's about 30-40 meters...

[@ageedtahir3128]

Does the 7m healing work the same when going in height. Usually build mode

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yes, sorry should have made that clear - all sound is a sphere

[@glenward2539]

I don't suppose you tested the range of a reboot van by any chance? Great video. Enormously helpful.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Ahhh, forgot that one!

[@btctroy4217]

you know you can explode the boomerang to hit people behind cover right? i don't use it but used correctly the boomerang is kinda dope. faze replays uses it to great effect

[@TobyWanShinobi]

It works on people out in the open at medium range well... but the magnetism on it makes it VERY hard to reliably use the explode on it because it just hits the cover they are hiding behind and returns. Replays uses it with soaring sprints and bad players running out in the open without cover haha. He can also make any weapon look good. It's pretty good at aerial plays and hitting people in bushes, etc. People who use it a lot and like it are probably mostly fighting bots. It averages about 60 damage per second... but if you hit your shots with say an MK assault rifle, that averages 190 damage per second. It's just too niche for me.

[@pantherfoul]

damn great stuff man, you should have millions of followers keep it going! From one Shinobi to Another

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you, my friend

[@REfL3ct_81]

You've found yourself a new sub! Great tutorial and I can tell a lot of effort put into these videos. Thanks TobyWan!

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thanks Aussie Dad! ❤️

[@ktg_2castle960]

Handy dandy recap 11:14

[@sully6191]

One of the greatest fortnite KZbinrs of all time

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you Sully!

[@sully6191]

@@TobyWanShinobi your welcome man haven’t played fortnite for the past few days but with your advice I’m going to see how things go in ZB

[@AlphaTechUnity]

This video has helped me understand how players have been able to find me. Didn't even know that some of these sounds could be heard from so far away. Visualize sound felt different in chapter 3 with how sounds worked.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yeah honestly I think visual sounds need a nerf... but I kinda like them for finding players to fight also 😁

[@hazevv4471]

These are so good, keep the good work toby!

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you Hazev! ❤️ big week coming up for content!!

[@joenewman6494]

Thanks very helpful question……how often do drones show up at hotspots and are hotspots the named locations?

[@MrNightsens]

So far I know are hotspots the locations in gold/,yellow

[@TobyWanShinobi]

I think it's an equal chance for any POI. Yes Hotspots are gold marked with drones.

[@joenewman6494]

@@TobyWanShinobi thanks

[@TobyWanShinobi]

I think there are always 2... sometimes they are just in weird spots? I could be wrong though.

[@henrydanger4681]

Thx for the tutoriel, but I still don't understand how to know if the footsteps are under or above me, I don't understand what do you mean by pitch?

[@PhoenixFire300]

A loud or a soft sound. He shows the exact examples in the video of what they sound like.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Footsteps above sound like a higher tone, when below they sound more muffled and "thumpy"

[@kscott1459]

Can you do a video on the best loadout for zero build in the new season?

[@HotCheetoGuy702]

Love Love Love this video. Especially the part about the footsteps being at a lower and higher pitch when above or below you. Thanks! Oh, I just wish you would have done the Soaring Sprints augment and see how far out that can be heard. Cuz I know that can be heard from pretty far, like the Chug Cannon

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thanks as always! Yeah soaring sprints would have been a good one to test. It is pretty darn loud.

[@HotCheetoGuy702]

@@TobyWanShinobi remember the combination the Soaring Sprints had with the Shockwave Bow? And now Shockwave Grenades are gonna be in Zero Build. So I know people are gonna be doing that combination again

[@TobyWanShinobi]

@@HotCheetoGuy702 ahhh, great point! Gotta include that in my shockwave video!

[@HotCheetoGuy702]

@@TobyWanShinobi definitely! I always like watching your videos, and also, you always reply to the comments if you can. I like that.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

You take the time out of your day to write a nice message to me, I'm gonna do my best to let you know I appreciate it. Trying to build a real community here, not just a fan base.

[@fappedseal7270]

Cheers toby for the content mate, been watching your vids and been learning alot more about different mechanics gone from a 2 kda player to. 20 kda your recoil vid was awesome im hitting way more shots. Keep up the good work.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Your a beast! Nice work 👏

[@green-eyedgimlet5250]

I've been using visual-audio for about a year. With your great additional information you just enhanced my Bush Ranger ninja skills to Master Class. I am very annoying to enemies as is.... now, muhahahaha!

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Awesome. Glad I could help!

[@zka77]

Not enabling visual audio is the biggest possible mistake you can do with your settings.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yeah, it should really just be defaulted to ON at this point...

[@aidenstrapz]

You’re goated for this 🐐🐐

[@hankweiser9859]

This video was super helpful. Thank you for doing all that work. Great Contant.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you Hank! ❤️

[@nicecriminal6150]

Yay 🎉 I've been looking for something like this

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Glad you found it!

[@ambergardener5157]

Great work tom. Very informative Thnk you

[@TobyWanShinobi]

😆 thank you Andy! ❤️

[@Blessed__2027]

Really good video!

[@aaronhotchnerzoltfbi8085]

How about a video on how rotate to the next circle and have better predictions?

[@TobyWanShinobi]

It's on the list... but quite a few videos coming before that.

[@THIRTYONEFILMS]

I really wish visual audio for gliders had a way of representing angle / height. don't know how often I'm looking up at the sky only to find out the glider is already ground level.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yeah for sure

[@Godslayer613]

Great content my Ninja! 🤙

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thanks Godslayer!

[@mister_klean]

What happens with icy slide? Is it 0 visual like normal slide or does it have a distance?

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Good question... I would think it's invisible...

[@GregCook68]

LOL You dissing the boomerang? I love it! It might be loud but its super effective when you use right. Last night, the only weapon I could find was a boomerang and when I got surrounded, I was forced to fight with it. Fortunately, I'm super effective with it and I had 8 kills with it right from the start. They shouldn't have attacked me. LOL I used your Ninja moves to evade and close in, of course. 😉 The key is 1) aim it and 2) know when to call it back. If you have it aimed, you can fire it at them multiple times rapidly and really do some damage or even take them out. Tonight, I took out one person before they could fire one shot because we were at close range.

[@TobyWanShinobi]

No offense Greg - but I don't think I could kill people consistently in my lobbies (unreal). I've never once died to it either. The best ZB players in the world don't use it for a reason... it's just really bad on people using good cover or positioning (which 80% of my enemies use). Faze replays did a boomerang challenge but only managed to get like 50% of his kills using it on people running around in the open with it. The other half he used weapons and ultimately only had 11 kills. Probably great at lower SBMM though when people aren't using cover well, sounds like you know how to use it well!

[@GregCook68]

@@TobyWanShinobi No offense taken. 😉

[@kahiaugaming7399]

Wow this was so insanely helpful🙏

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Glad you found it helpful my friend ❤️

[@sumsycohfk]

Thanks again for the awesome tips Sensei

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Glad you liked it Sums!

[@FARTsipper]

Good stuff bromeo!

[@greatvalue_]

Your videos are great 👍 keep it up

[@TobyWanShinobi]

That means a lot coming from Great Value 👍

[@delxisA]

a small fortnite KZbinr, which is gonna make his way to that SLIVER PLAY BUTTON

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you for believing in me, friend.

[@delxisA]

@@TobyWanShinobi I always will

[@mbaker8820]

i needed this thanks alot

[@torianwalker5819]

Super helpful, earned a subscriber

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thanks Torian!

[@arandomboye8799]

I normally don’t save videos to watch later, but knowing me I probably am going to have to watch this video a lot when I forget the distances

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yeah, I'm finally memorizing them all - took a little bit of time but now I have them down and I feel like it really helps!

[@TheScrambler28]

Video so good i replayed it thrice!

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Awesome Scrambler! Thank you my friend.

[@GmoneyDaGamer24]

Soaring sprints

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Yeah forgot about this one!

[@TobyWanShinobi]

@@one-fk1ko just the audio of how far away it can be heard... has no visual audio but it's audibly loud.

[@GoldenRogers.]

This is so useful

[@Jack-u7x5k]

This video is great! It did help me become a better player.🙂

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Glad to hear it Jack! Checkout my "must watch" Playlist for more!

[@dominantkey]

Great info!!!

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JodeyStinehart]

I don't see any mention of water stealth here, or is it you don't know about that? If you look down sites on your weapon when entering water you will move through it slowly but quietly, just like sneaking but in the water. Your welcome

[@lawless666]

very interesting

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Hope it helps!

[@shanebreezy4453]

Thank you

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Always my pleasure!

[@beau1738]

Where do you explain how to turn on the setting

[@TobyWanShinobi]

@0:40

[@v82400]

great informative video

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thanks Joev!

[@edwardakuma]

Thanks !

[@TobyWanShinobi]

No problem Edward!

[@luiscardona9608]

I've never joined any youtuber, but I'm joining you. You have given me some tools that have made me a much better fortnite player, and I truly appreciate it. Thank you

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thanks so much Luis!! I appreciate the kind words and support ❤️

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

4:36 Sounds like someone has been watching TMNT :)

[@TobyWanShinobi]

LOL I guess I do sound like Splinter.

[@treeshactivities]

You got the type of content I feel we should be paying for

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Ayyyy, thank you my man. You can always become a member if you wanna support further :) But just your kind words is enough!

[@RegretReflectRefined]

Awesome content

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you again Maxx ❤️

[@omarabdi9934]

Bro your the best

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Thank you Omar ❤️

[@shawnimotor]

5:07 When Obi-Wan became Gandalf

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Haha

[@evildog27]

your vids are super helpful!! especially for a not so good player like me :"-)

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Everyone has to start somewhere! My whole goal is to take your gameplay to another level, and I'm gonna do my absolute best to make that happen.

[@CapNQueeQuee4_1]

I get gunshot visual on pickaxe... don't know range though

[@TobyWanShinobi]

Huh.. I didn't in my testing and don't recall ever seeing one when I hear a bot trying to break a wall, etc.

[@xavirik4828]

You should have added Shock grenades, since they are coming back tmrw

[@TobyWanShinobi]

No visual audio on shocks I believe. I have a shockwave video that I'm revamping and posting on Wednesday :) I'll include visual audio aspects of it if there are any

[@xavirik4828]

​@@TobyWanShinobi legend